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Nimm Family History

Nimm Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Imm, Kimm, Timm, Nims, Pimm, Nimmo, Simm, Nimz, Kim, Im

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Where is the Nimm family from?

You can see how Nimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nimm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Nimm family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nimm's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nimm families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nimm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Nimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nimm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Nimm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Nimm. For the veterans among your Nimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nimm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nimm in 1969 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nimm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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